Auckland City
Private Tours
Your own group. Your own pace. Choose four-hour Auckland Highlights or an eight-hour City & Coastal Explorer, with Standard and Executive travel at a fixed group price.
Explore Auckland Private Tours ↓Seven highlights.
One private experience.
Explore Auckland with a professional driver and English-language commentary, with your vehicle exclusively reserved for your group.
Discover the Viaduct and Wynyard waterfront, Westhaven’s marina views and Maungawhau / Mount Eden’s volcanic landscape. Continue to Auckland Domain and its Museum exterior, the Wintergardens and Parnell Rose Gardens, then follow Tāmaki Drive towards Mission Bay.
Choose Standard or Executive travel and the passenger limit that suits your group. We allocate a suitable vehicle and can discuss your preferred stops within the four-hour itinerary, subject to access and timing.
Four hours includes driving between stops and your return drop-off. Morning and afternoon departures are shown in the booking calendar. View pickup and tour details ↓
Harbour. Volcano. Gardens. Coast.
Scenic driving, optional short walks and photo stops, with time allocated exclusively to your group.
Viaduct Harbour & Wynyard Quarter
Start with Auckland’s waterfront atmosphere: boats, harbour edges and the city skyline. This part of the route introduces the city’s connection with the water.
Westhaven & Harbour Bridge area
Enjoy views across the marina and the harbour around the Harbour Bridge area. A photo stop offers a different perspective on Auckland’s waterfront and boating scene.
Maungawhau / Mount Eden
Take in views across Auckland and its harbours, with time to see the volcanic crater and photograph the skyline. The summit involves an optional uphill walk from the vehicle drop-off area; views depend on weather and visibility.
View the volcanic crater
Auckland Domain & Museum exterior
Visit the Domain for parkland surroundings and a photo stop outside Auckland War Memorial Museum. This tour covers the exterior; museum entry and an interior visit are not included.
View Auckland Domain parkland
Gardens and a coastal finish.
Domain Wintergardens
Explore the glasshouses and courtyard within Auckland Domain, with time to enjoy the plant displays and take photographs. This relaxed garden stop is subject to opening hours and any temporary closures.
View the plant displays
Parnell Rose Gardens
Enjoy a gentle garden stop in Parnell, with paths, greenery and seasonal rose displays. Take time for photos or a short stroll; the flowers vary with the season and weather.
Tāmaki Drive & Mission Bay
Follow the coastal route towards Mission Bay, with time for beachside views towards Rangitoto. It is a relaxed finish to your introduction to Auckland.
Stop times are estimates. Driving, parking and boarding are included within the four-hour tour. The order may change with traffic, weather, opening hours and access; afternoon tours visit the Wintergardens early in the itinerary. Rose displays are seasonal. Museum admission, a Harbour Bridge climb and a Rangitoto visit are not included.
The details, when you need them.
Open a topic for vehicle choices, pickup arrangements and booking conditions.
How is the four-hour tour time allocated?
The four hours run from your scheduled accommodation pickup to your return drop-off. Our planning allowance is approximately 145 minutes at the seven stops and 95 minutes for driving, parking, boarding and flexibility.
These are estimates, not fixed appointments or guaranteed travel times. Your driver may redistribute time or adjust the order for traffic, weather, opening hours and your group’s preferences. Afternoon tours visit the Wintergardens early enough for the applicable closing time.
Is the tour private, and is there a minimum group size?
Yes. The vehicle and driver are exclusively for your booked group. One person can book; there is no shared-tour minimum passenger requirement. The full price for the selected group option applies even if fewer passengers travel.
How do I choose Standard or Executive travel?
Choose one of six options when booking: Standard or Executive, each for up to four, six or ten passengers. Enter the actual number of adults, children and infants. Every passenger counts towards the selected limit, and the fare is per group rather than per person.
Standard up to four uses a Toyota Camry, Highlander or similar. Standard up to six or ten uses a spacious Toyota Hiace or similar van. Executive travel uses Mercedes-Benz or equivalent vehicles, including V-Class and Sprinter options as appropriate.
Your vehicle is allocated to match the category booked and your group’s requirements. Preferred models can be requested but are subject to availability. Vehicle photos are examples.
View vehicle examples
Toyota Camry or Highlander
A Standard sedan or SUV is allocated to suit your group. Request your preferred model when booking; availability is confirmed separately.
Standard · Up to 6 or 10 passengersToyota Hiace or similar
A spacious Standard van for either group option. Choose the passenger limit that accommodates everyone in your booking.
Executive · Up to 4 passengersMercedes-Benz or equivalent
A suitable Executive vehicle is allocated to your passenger numbers and requirements. The photograph is an example, rather than a guaranteed model.
Executive · Up to 6 passengersMercedes-Benz V-Class or equivalent
Executive group travel for up to six passengers. Tell us about child restraints, mobility equipment or bulky luggage so we can confirm suitable arrangements.
Executive · Up to 10 passengersMercedes-Benz Sprinter or equivalent
A spacious Executive vehicle for your private group of up to ten passengers. Children and infants count towards this limit.
Where do you pick up and drop off?
Complimentary pickup and return drop-off cover your hotel, motel or other accommodation within Auckland CBD or up to 5 km by road from Britomart. Enter your full pickup and drop-off addresses when booking.
We will confirm your pickup time before travel. Please be ready at the main entrance five minutes beforehand. This is your own private group, so there is no shared accommodation collection round. Locations outside the stated area require separate arrangements and may incur an additional charge.
Can you collect us from Auckland Airport?
Airport collection requires separate arrangements and an additional charge, subject to timing and availability. For direct Auckland Airport ↔ Auckland City journeys, refer to the fixed fares in our Airport & Private Transfers booking form. A separate airport transfer is not included in the private-tour fare.
Please discuss timing with us before booking flights or timed activities around the tour.
What is included?
- A four-hour private tour in your selected Standard or Executive category.
- A professional driver with English-language sightseeing commentary.
- The planned sightseeing route and photo stops, subject to conditions.
- Pickup and return drop-off within the complimentary collection area.
- Bottled water and normal parking charges.
- GST included in the group fare.
What is not included?
- Attraction admission tickets, including entry inside Auckland Museum.
- Meals, snacks and drinks other than the bottled water provided.
- Airport transfers or pickup/drop-off outside the complimentary area.
- Personal purchases, optional gratuities and unconfirmed additional services.
The museum stop is exterior only. If you wish to purchase timed attraction tickets, discuss the itinerary with us first; an interior visit is not included in this four-hour route.
Can children and infants travel?
Yes. Include every adult, child and infant in the booking. The fixed group fare applies, with no separate per-person infant or child fare within your selected passenger limit. Every infant occupies a passenger seat and needs an appropriate child restraint; lap travel is not offered.
Provide each child’s age and restraint requirements in the booking question. We will confirm suitability, availability and any additional charge. Children under 18 must travel with an adult aged 18 or over.
What about walking, accessibility and luggage?
Walking is optional. Mount Eden’s summit requires an uphill walk from the vehicle drop-off area; some viewpoints cannot be reached by vehicle. Please tell us about mobility assistance, wheelchairs or other equipment, including whether the passenger can transfer into a vehicle seat.
Small day bags are recommended. Suitcases, pushchairs and bulky items may affect vehicle suitability. Describe your requirements when booking so we can confirm arrangements and any additional charges. Wear comfortable shoes and bring clothing suitable for changeable weather.
Can we extend the tour?
Extensions are subject to driver and vehicle availability, with a minimum charge of one additional hour. Your assigned vehicle’s hourly rate and applicable extension conditions apply. Refer to our Hourly Chauffeur & Private Hire page for rates and conditions.
We will confirm the additional cost and obtain your agreement before extending the tour. Additional payment can be made through a secure payment link.
Can I pay a deposit, and how do I pay the remaining balance?
Where offered at checkout, you can pay a 30% deposit or pay in full. The remaining 70% is due no later than 24 hours before your scheduled pickup. Bookings made within two days of departure require full payment.
You can pay the balance securely through Manage my booking in your confirmation email. We also send a reminder two days before travel with a direct link to your booking portal.
Your booking portal shows your current payment status. Once your balance is paid in full, you can download your updated ticket showing Paid in full and your latest invoice reflecting all payments received.
If you need assistance or haven’t received your reminder, please contact us.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled pickup for a full refund of payments made, including deposits. Later cancellations and no-shows are normally non-refundable, subject to applicable consumer rights. Any cancellation charge will not exceed the total fare or a reasonable estimate of our loss.
Your checkout shows the applicable cancellation deadline. Cancel through the customer booking portal where available, or contact us with your booking reference. Notify us promptly about delays; a late start caused by your group may reduce sightseeing time unless an extension is agreed.
If we cancel the tour, we will offer an alternative or a full refund for that tour. Nothing in these conditions limits your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or Fair Trading Act 1986.
What happens after booking?
Check your confirmation email and ticket for the tour date, selected category, group limit, passenger numbers, pickup/drop-off details and payment status. Tell us promptly if anything is incorrect.
We will confirm pickup arrangements and respond separately to special requests. Your vehicle will be assigned to match the option booked. A ticket or booking reference alone does not establish that the balance has been paid.
Your group. Your Auckland.
Select your date, passenger numbers and Standard or Executive option. Review your fixed group fare before payment.
A full day.
Auckland, just for you.
Explore Auckland’s city landmarks, coast and native forest with your own private vehicle and professional driver, with English-language commentary along the way.
Discover the waterfront, Westhaven, Mount Eden, Auckland Domain and the Wintergardens. Continue through Parnell Rose Gardens to Bastion Point, Mission Bay and Achilles Point. Cross the Harbour Bridge, take an optional forest and treetop walk at Kauri Glen, then explore Devonport and North Head.
Your eight hours include driving, sightseeing, a lunch break and return drop-off. Lunch is purchased separately, or you can bring your own. The stop order can be adjusted to suit opening hours, traffic, walking preferences and access within the booked duration.
The optional Kauri Glen walk is included within the eight-hour itinerary. View walking, pickup and booking details ↓
City. Coast. Forest. Harbour.
An extended private itinerary with scenic drives, optional walks and photo stops across both sides of Auckland’s harbour.
Viaduct Harbour & Wynyard Quarter
Start with Auckland’s waterfront atmosphere: boats, harbour edges and the city skyline. This part of the route introduces the city’s connection with the water.
Westhaven Marina
Enjoy views across the marina towards Auckland’s skyline and the Harbour Bridge. Stop for photos and take in the yachts and harbour scenery that help give Auckland its City of Sails identity.
Maungawhau / Mount Eden
Take in views across Auckland and its harbours, with time to see the volcanic crater and photograph the skyline. The summit involves an optional uphill walk from the vehicle drop-off area; views depend on weather and visibility.
View the volcanic crater
Auckland Domain & Museum exterior
Visit the Domain for parkland surroundings and a photo stop outside Auckland War Memorial Museum. This tour covers the exterior; museum entry and an interior visit are not included.
View Auckland Domain parkland
Gardens, coast and the North Shore.
Domain Wintergardens
Explore the glasshouses and courtyard within Auckland Domain, with time to enjoy the plant displays and take photographs. This relaxed garden stop is subject to opening hours and any temporary closures.
View the plant displays
Parnell Rose Gardens
Enjoy a gentle garden stop in Parnell, with paths, greenery and seasonal rose displays. Take time for photos or a short stroll; the flowers vary with the season and weather.
Bastion Point & Michael Joseph Savage Memorial
Visit the memorial gardens and reflecting pool at Bastion Point, with time to appreciate the monument and its harbour setting. This stop combines landscaped gardens, local history and coastal views.
Tāmaki Drive & Mission Bay — Lunch Break
Follow the eastern coastline to Mission Bay for beachside views towards Rangitoto. Enjoy a scheduled lunch break of approximately 50 minutes: choose a local café or bring your own lunch. Food and drinks are at your own expense.
Achilles Point / Te Pane o Horoiwi
Take in the Hauraki Gulf from the timber lookout at Achilles Point. View the carved pouwhenua and enjoy a coastal photo stop, with Rangitoto visible when conditions allow.
Across Auckland Harbour Bridge
Travel across the Harbour Bridge towards the North Shore, enjoying changing perspectives of the harbour along the way. This is a scenic drive; stopping on the bridge and a bridge climb are not included.
Kauri Glen Reserve — Native Forest & Treetop Walk
Step into native forest in Northcote, with an optional self-guided walk including an elevated walkway among the trees. The stop includes time for walking and photographs. Follow marked routes and footwear-cleaning requirements; paths may include slopes, steps and uneven surfaces.
View the native forest walking track
The walk is optional and subject to weather and track access. Tell us about mobility or walking requirements when booking.
Devonport Village
Explore Devonport’s village atmosphere and waterfront, with time for a short stroll and photos. Its streets, cafés and harbour outlook offer a different perspective on Auckland from the North Shore.
North Head / Maungauika
Discover this coastal volcanic hill and its historic defence sites. Optional walks lead to harbour viewpoints and outdoor features; some paths are uphill or uneven, and access depends on conditions.
View North Head’s historic gun battery
See an example of North Head’s historic coastal defences. Tunnel interiors are not guaranteed to be accessible and are not a promised inclusion.
Stop times are estimates and include your lunch break. The Harbour Bridge crossing is a driving segment, not a separate stop. Other travel, parking and boarding are included within the eight hours. Stop order and durations may change with traffic, weather, opening hours and access. Garden displays are seasonal; distant views, historic structures and track access are not guaranteed. Museum admission, a bridge climb and a Rangitoto visit are not included.
The details, when you need them.
Open a topic for vehicle options, walking, pickup arrangements and booking conditions.
How is the eight-hour tour time allocated?
The eight hours run from your scheduled accommodation pickup to return drop-off and include your lunch break. Our planning allowance is approximately 275 minutes at sightseeing stops and lunch, 185 minutes for driving including the Harbour Bridge crossing, and 20 minutes of flexibility for parking and boarding.
These are planning estimates, not fixed appointments or live traffic forecasts. Your driver may reorder stops or redistribute time for weather, traffic, access, opening hours and your group’s walking preferences. The optional Kauri Glen visit has an allowance of approximately 40 minutes within the eight-hour tour; it is not extra time added to the day.
Is the tour private, and is there a minimum group size?
Yes. The vehicle and driver are exclusively for your booked group. One person can book; there is no shared-tour minimum passenger requirement. The full price for the selected group option applies even if fewer passengers travel.
How do I choose Standard or Executive travel?
Choose one of six options when booking: Standard or Executive, each for up to four, six or ten passengers. Enter the actual number of adults, children and infants. Every passenger counts towards the selected limit, and the fare is per group rather than per person.
Standard up to four uses a Toyota Camry, Highlander or similar. Standard up to six or ten uses a spacious Toyota Hiace or similar van. Executive travel uses Mercedes-Benz or equivalent vehicles, including V-Class and Sprinter options as appropriate.
Your vehicle is allocated to match the category booked and your group’s requirements. Preferred models can be requested but are subject to availability. Vehicle photos are examples.
View vehicle examples
Toyota Camry or Highlander
A Standard sedan or SUV is allocated to suit your group. Request your preferred model when booking; availability is confirmed separately.
Standard · Up to 6 or 10 passengersToyota Hiace or similar
A spacious Standard van for either group option. Choose the passenger limit that accommodates everyone in your booking.
Executive · Up to 4 passengersMercedes-Benz or equivalent
A suitable Executive vehicle is allocated to your passenger numbers and requirements. The photograph is an example, rather than a guaranteed model.
Executive · Up to 6 passengersMercedes-Benz V-Class or equivalent
Executive group travel for up to six passengers. Tell us about child restraints, mobility equipment or bulky luggage so we can confirm suitable arrangements.
Executive · Up to 10 passengersMercedes-Benz Sprinter or equivalent
A spacious Executive vehicle for your private group of up to ten passengers. Children and infants count towards this limit.
Where do you pick up and drop off?
Complimentary pickup and return drop-off cover your hotel, motel or other accommodation within Auckland CBD or up to 5 km by road from Britomart. Enter your full pickup and drop-off addresses when booking.
We will confirm your pickup time before travel. Please be ready at the main entrance five minutes beforehand. This is your own private group, so there is no shared accommodation collection round. Locations outside the stated area require separate arrangements and may incur an additional charge.
Can you collect us from Auckland Airport?
Airport collection requires separate arrangements and an additional charge, subject to timing and availability. For direct Auckland Airport ↔ Auckland City journeys, refer to the fixed fares in our Airport & Private Transfers booking form. A separate airport transfer is not included in the private-tour fare.
Please discuss timing with us before booking flights or timed activities around the tour.
What is included?
- An eight-hour private tour in your selected Standard or Executive category.
- A professional driver with English-language sightseeing commentary.
- The planned sightseeing route and photo stops, including an optional self-guided walk at Kauri Glen, subject to conditions.
- Pickup and return drop-off within the complimentary collection area.
- Bottled water and normal parking charges.
- GST included in the group fare.
What is not included?
- Attraction admission tickets, including entry inside Auckland Museum.
- Meals, snacks and drinks other than the bottled water provided.
- Airport transfers or pickup/drop-off outside the complimentary area.
- Personal purchases, optional gratuities and unconfirmed additional services.
The museum stop is exterior only. If you wish to purchase timed attraction tickets, discuss the itinerary with us first; an interior visit is not included in this eight-hour route.
Can children and infants travel?
Yes. Include every adult, child and infant in the booking. The fixed group fare applies, with no separate per-person infant or child fare within your selected passenger limit. Every infant occupies a passenger seat and needs an appropriate child restraint; lap travel is not offered.
Provide each child’s age and restraint requirements in the booking question. We will confirm suitability, availability and any additional charge. Children under 18 must travel with an adult aged 18 or over.
What about walking, accessibility and luggage?
Walking is optional. Mount Eden and North Head include uphill routes to some viewpoints. Kauri Glen Reserve’s paths may include slopes, steps and uneven surfaces. Please describe mobility assistance or equipment requirements when booking, including whether a wheelchair folds and whether the passenger can transfer into a vehicle seat.
Wear walking shoes with good grip, follow track signs and use footwear-cleaning stations where provided. Please do not leave marked tracks. Your driver can discuss a suitable alternative if a walk is not appropriate or access is restricted.
Small day bags are recommended. Tell us about suitcases, pushchairs or bulky items so we can confirm space. Special arrangements and additional charges require confirmation.
Can we extend the tour?
Extensions are subject to driver and vehicle availability, with a minimum charge of one additional hour. Your assigned vehicle’s hourly rate and applicable extension conditions apply. Refer to our Hourly Chauffeur & Private Hire page for rates and conditions.
We will confirm the additional cost and obtain your agreement before extending the tour. Additional payment can be made through a secure payment link.
Can I pay a deposit, and how do I pay the remaining balance?
Where offered at checkout, you can pay a 30% deposit or pay in full. The remaining 70% is due no later than 24 hours before your scheduled pickup. Bookings made within two days of departure require full payment.
You can pay the balance securely through Manage my booking in your confirmation email. We also send a reminder two days before travel with a direct link to your booking portal.
Your booking portal shows your current payment status. Once your balance is paid in full, you can download your updated ticket showing Paid in full and your latest invoice reflecting all payments received.
If you need assistance or haven’t received your reminder, please contact us.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled pickup for a full refund of payments made, including deposits. Later cancellations and no-shows are normally non-refundable, subject to applicable consumer rights. Any cancellation charge will not exceed the total fare or a reasonable estimate of our loss.
Your checkout shows the applicable cancellation deadline. Cancel through the customer booking portal where available, or contact us with your booking reference. Notify us promptly about delays; a late start caused by your group may reduce sightseeing time unless an extension is agreed.
If we cancel the tour, we will offer an alternative or a full refund for that tour. Nothing in these conditions limits your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or Fair Trading Act 1986.
What happens after booking?
Check your confirmation email and ticket for the tour date, selected category, group limit, passenger numbers, pickup/drop-off details and payment status. Tell us promptly if anything is incorrect.
We will confirm pickup arrangements and respond separately to special requests. Your vehicle will be assigned to match the option booked. A ticket or booking reference alone does not establish that the balance has been paid.
Where can we have lunch?
The itinerary allows approximately 50 minutes at Mission Bay for lunch and coastal views. Purchase lunch locally or bring your own; food and drinks other than bottled water are not included. Your driver may adjust the lunch location or timing to suit the day’s route.
Your group. More of Auckland.
Choose your date and Standard or Executive group option. Review your eight-hour private-tour fare before payment.